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First Published 22nd September 2017 The Insecurities and Exchange Commission. 3 min read | Reflare Resea … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/sec-breach) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Pacemakers Recalled Over Hacking Concerns](https://reflare.com/research/pacemakers-recalled-over-hacking-concerns) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Sep 11, 2017, 6:38:00 PM [![Pacemakers Recalled Over Hacking Concerns](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Pacemakers%20Recalled%20Over%20Hacking%20Concerns.png)](https://reflare.com/research/pacemakers-recalled-over-hacking-concerns) We have traditionally been good at patching software when vulnerabilities are discovered – but this becomes harder for embedded devices such as pacemakers because they cannot be independently updated. First Published 1st September 2017 At some point in every person's life, an assisted … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/pacemakers-recalled-over-hacking-concerns) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Critical Vulnerability in Apache Struts Affects Thousands of Enterprise Applications](https://reflare.com/research/critical-vulnerability-in-apache-struts-affects-thousands-of-enterprise-applications) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Sep 8, 2017, 6:40:00 PM [![Critical Vulnerability in Apache Struts Affects Thousands of Enterprise Applications](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Critical%20Vulnerability%20in%20Apache%20Struts%20Affects%20Thousands%20of%20Enterprise%20Applications%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/critical-vulnerability-in-apache-struts-affects-thousands-of-enterprise-applications) A critical vulnerability was discovered in a popular framework called Struts, a software library used to create Java applications. This vulnerability affects over 40 thousand applications currently in use by Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized enterprises and small startups. First Pub … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/critical-vulnerability-in-apache-struts-affects-thousands-of-enterprise-applications) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [More HBO Hacks](https://reflare.com/research/more-hbo-hacks) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Aug 18, 2017, 6:25:00 PM [![More HBO Hacks](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/More%20HBO%20Hacks%20.png)](https://reflare.com/research/more-hbo-hacks) Following the HBO cybersecurity breach, it has come to our attention that several Twitter accounts belonging to the media company including Game of Thrones, Last Week Tonight and Westworld have also been compromised. First Published 18th August 2017 Curb your enthusiasm. 4 min read | … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/more-hbo-hacks) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [The Myth of Absolute Safety](https://reflare.com/research/the-myth-of-absolute-safety) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Aug 15, 2017, 6:23:00 PM [![The Myth of Absolute Safety](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20Myth%20of%20Absolute%20Safety.png)](https://reflare.com/research/the-myth-of-absolute-safety) Security is a complex discipline. It is not just about buying the right hardware, software, and policies, as important as these might be. Maintaining an organisation's security requires vigilance, continuous monitoring... and an acceptance that your security is not guaranteed. First P … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-myth-of-absolute-safety) ## [HBO Hack and Leaks](https://reflare.com/research/hbo-hack-and-leaks) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Aug 4, 2017, 6:21:00 PM [![HBO Hack and Leaks](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/HBO%20Hack%20and%20Leaks.png)](https://reflare.com/research/hbo-hack-and-leaks) The hackers claim to have stolen HBO's entire email database, including emails of its employees, contractors, and Game Of Thrones filming crew. The hackers also claim to have stolen 1.5 terabytes worth of data; which includes both video content and employees' documents. First Publishe … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/hbo-hack-and-leaks) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Third Party Breach Leaks Records from Italy's Largest Bank](https://reflare.com/research/third-party-breach-leaks-records-from-italys-largest-bank) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jul 28, 2017, 6:20:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Third%20Party%20Breach%20Leaks%20Records%20from%20Italyu00e2u20acu2122s%20Largest%20Bank.png)](https://reflare.com/research/third-party-breach-leaks-records-from-italys-largest-bank) The two-part data breach was reported to authorities by UniCredit after forensic accounting uncovered signs of fraud in some of their own subsidiaries, affecting roughly 400,000 customers. First Published 28th July 2017 Italians do 'IT' better? 4 min read | Reflare Research Team UniCr … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/third-party-breach-leaks-records-from-italys-largest-bank) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Verizon Breach and the Importance of Security Coverage](https://reflare.com/research/verizon-breach-and-the-importance-of-security-coverage) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jul 14, 2017, 6:15:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Verizon%20Breach%20and%20the%20Importance%20of%20Security%20Coverage.png)](https://reflare.com/research/verizon-breach-and-the-importance-of-security-coverage) The Verizon breach, or the NICE breach as it’s come to be known, may seem at first like just another example of a compromised data storage system on the internet, and it is that. However, it has also led to some scrambling on the part of Verizon to clean up the mess, mitigate any impa … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/verizon-breach-and-the-importance-of-security-coverage) Topics: [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) ## [Cyber Security Challenges Faced by the Education Industry](https://reflare.com/research/cyber-security-challenges-faced-by-the-education-industry) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jul 7, 2017, 6:13:00 PM [![Cyber Security Challenges Faced by the Education Industry](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Cyber%20Security%20Challenges%20Faced%20by%20the%20Education%20Industry.png)](https://reflare.com/research/cyber-security-challenges-faced-by-the-education-industry) Schools and universities are now becoming increasingly subject to all sorts of cyber attacks. With the push for increased digitalization, increasing number of systems and user accounts are connected via internet increases the attack surface. First Published 7th July 2017 Let me teach … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/cyber-security-challenges-faced-by-the-education-industry) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [More Testimony and Still No Details in Russian US Election Hacking Allegations](https://reflare.com/research/more-testimony-and-still-no-details-in-russian-us-election-hacking-allegations) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jun 23, 2017, 6:09:00 PM [![More Testimony and Still No Details in Russian US Election Hacking Allegations](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/More%20Testimony%20and%20Still%20No%20Details%20in%20Russian%20US%20Election%20Hacking%20Allegations.png)](https://reflare.com/research/more-testimony-and-still-no-details-in-russian-us-election-hacking-allegations) Mr. Liles did not attribute the attack to any specific country, but told the Senate Intelligence Committee during his testimony that there are only a select few who had the capability to carry out this kind of attack. The media then filled in the gaps. 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